Phototherapy device
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The ornamental design for a phototherapy device, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 26, 2006
Date of Patent: Aug 19, 2008
Assignee: Pharos Life Corporation (Cambridge)
Inventors: Simon Treadwell (Toronto), John Kennedy (Guelph)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Melanie Levy
Application Number: 29/258,677